Leukemia Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner

Description Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. Summary The University North Carolina (UNC) Medical Center Department of Pharmacy has an opening for a highly motivated clinical specialist seeking to join our team of clinical oncology pharmacists in Chapel Hill, NC. The individual in the position will gain extensive experience in the therapeutic management of patients seen through the leukemia clinic within UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. The position offers the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team through collaboration with physicians, APPs, nurses, the acute clinical and operational oncology pharmacy team to provide comprehensive care to a diverse patient population within the leukemia space. The position offers the opportunity to develop preceptorship and research skills through pharmacy student and PGY1/PGY2 resident precepting and mentorship. This individual will report to the Clinical Manager of the Hematology/Oncology Service Line and work closely with the Hematology/Oncology Clinical and Central Specialists as well as the Specialty Pharmacists within the UNC Carolina Care Pharmacy Care Network to ensure continuity of care between acute and ambulatory services, and lead quality improvement and outcomes initiatives. Responsibilities Clinical Service Responsibilities Manage pharmaceutical care for patients by contributing to multidisciplinary patient support. Respond to drug information questions from the medical staff, nursing staff, or pharmacy colleagues. Function as a limited oncology prescribing practitioner (LOPP) to collaboratively clinically manage chemotherapy treatment plans. Evaluate, monitor, and redesign medication regimens to ensure positive patient outcomes. Provide patient education. Complete Therapeutic Drug Monitoring. Collaborate with the clinical oncology pharmacist and the chemotherapy infusion pharmacy team on policies, procedures, and guidelines associated with this patient population. Service Responsibilities Serve as a standing committee member on a select group of committees within UNC Hospitals. Contribute to ongoing quality assurance and outcomes initiatives for the Department of Pharmacy, the Hematology/Oncology Division, and UNC Hospitals. Educational Responsibilities Educate students from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, PGY1 and PGY2 residents from UNC Hospitals on their experiential rotations. Appointment at UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is available with commensurate experience. Other Information Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy. Licensure/Certification Requirements CPP must be a registered Pharmacist and licensed CPP in the state of NC. Credentialing and Privileging must be completed through the appropriate UNC HCS accrediting body as an APP prior to start date. Professional Experience Requirements North Carolina registered Pharmacist: BS Pharmacy or Pharm D. BPS Certification or Geriatric Certification or ASHP residency program + 2 years of experience. North Carolina Registered Pharmacist: Pharm D. 3 years experience. 1 certificate program. North Carolina Registered Pharmacist: BS Pharmacy. 5 years experience. 2 certificate programs. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements Extensive clinical skills and pharmacotherapy knowledge base in Hematology/Oncology. Strong oral and written communication, organizational and prioritization skills. Ability to work in team environment. Ability to generate meaningful contributions related to oncology pharmacy practice and advancement of pharmacy practice. Ability to design and implement projects, collect and interpret data accurately, and prepare project analyses/summaries/manuscripts. Preferred Completion of a Pharmacy Practice (PGY1) Residency or equivalent experience. Completion of an Oncology (PGY2) Pharmacy Residency or equivalent experience. Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy. Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: UNCH Pharmacy Ambulatory Clinical Services Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $55.35 - $79.58 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Durham Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email View email address on click.appcast.io if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNC Health Care